Stratasys to Acquire Markforged, Strengthening Additive Manufacturing Capabilities for Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Production

Stratasys has announced plans to acquire Markforged Inc., a move that brings together two established players in industrial additive manufacturing at a time when aerospace and defense programs are accelerating adoption of advanced polymer and metal AM technologies. The combination is positioned to expand production scale, material breadth, and application readiness for customers that rely on additive manufacturing for flight hardware, tooling, spares, and production line components.

Combined Portfolio Targets High Growth Aerospace and Defense Applications

The acquisition is expected to broaden Stratasys’ capabilities across both polymer and metal additive manufacturing. Markforged’s expertise in continuous fiber reinforcement and metal AM complements Stratasys’ established footprint in high performance polymer systems used widely across aerospace and defense.

For aerospace manufacturers, the combined portfolio is expected to support a wider range of certified materials, production tooling, and lightweight structural applications. Defense programs may benefit from expanded options for ruggedized components, rapid part replacement, and distributed manufacturing models that reduce supply chain risk.

Scaling Additive Manufacturing for Production Environments

Stratasys emphasized that the acquisition aligns with its strategy to support customers transitioning from prototyping to full scale production. Markforged’s software driven approach to fleet management and repeatable part quality is expected to integrate with Stratasys’ existing production focused platforms.

The companies highlighted opportunities to accelerate adoption in industrial sectors that require high reliability components, including aerospace interiors, UAV systems, propulsion support equipment, and ground systems.

Leadership Highlights Strategic Fit

Executives from both organizations noted that the combined capabilities will enable a more comprehensive offering for customers seeking production ready additive solutions. The integration is expected to enhance material development, expand application engineering resources, and strengthen support for regulated industries such as aerospace and defense.

About Stratasys

Stratasys provides additive manufacturing technologies used across aerospace, defense, automotive, healthcare, and industrial markets. The company focuses on delivering production grade polymer AM systems, materials, and software designed for high reliability applications.

About Markforged

Markforged develops additive manufacturing systems that combine continuous fiber reinforcement, metal AM, and cloud based software to produce strong, repeatable parts for industrial and defense customers.